Webster Financial Corporation Waterbury - WBS STOCK NEWS

Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) announced its second quarter 2024 earnings release will be on July 23, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the earnings on the same day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Interested parties can join the conference call toll-free at 888-330-2446 or via international dial-in at 1-240-789-2732 using passcode 8607257.

The call will be webcast live on Webster's Investor Relations website, with replays available shortly after the call ends. Telephone replays will also be accessible for one week starting at 12:00 noon Eastern Time on July 23, 2024, via toll-free number 800-770-2030 or international number 1-609-800-9909 using replay conference ID 8607257.

Webster Financial and Marathon Asset Management have announced a joint venture to finance middle market companies backed by private equity sponsors. Webster Bank, with $76 billion in assets, and Marathon, managing $23 billion, will offer senior secured loans. The partnership leverages both firms' credit expertise and relationships, with over 100 employees collaborating. This venture aims to diversify Webster's revenue and provide larger financing solutions. Key executives from both firms expressed optimism about the benefits of the combined strengths and the potential to enhance client services and generate asset management income.

Webster Bank has welcomed 31 summer interns from 23 universities to support 29 departments, including HSA Bank. The program, which lasts 10 weeks, features volunteering, teambuilding, career development classes, and a final presentation by each intern. This initiative builds on last year's program that hosted 25 interns across eight business lines. Webster Bank, headquartered in Stamford, CT, is a major commercial bank in the Northeast with $76 billion in assets, offering both digital and traditional financial services. The bank emphasizes its values-driven approach and dedication to talent development.

Webster Bank is celebrating its third annual Community Impact Month, recognizing the volunteer efforts of its employees. The initiative underscores Webster's commitment to community service, granting employees 16 hours of paid volunteer time to support local organizations. With $76 billion in assets, Webster operates three main lines of business: Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, and Healthcare Financial Services. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, the bank emphasizes a values-based culture, focusing on the prosperity of local communities. Webster Bank’s core operational area spans from New York to Massachusetts, and it is an FDIC member and equal housing lender.

Webster Bank's Pan Asian Collective commemorated AAPI Month with the 'Passport to Pan Asia' events. The activities aimed to honor and raise awareness about various Pan Asian cultures. The celebrations offered employees opportunities to learn and engage with different cultural aspects, thanks to the efforts of the Business Resource Group Co-Chairs.

Webster Bank is committed to supporting the financial well-being of the communities it serves by providing financial education and resources to individuals and small businesses in low- to moderate-income areas. Through its Community Investment Strategy, the bank aims to address the need for improved financial literacy skills.

Webster Bank and YWCA Hartford Region celebrated the opening of the Webster/YWCA Hartford Region Finance Lab in Hartford, Connecticut, with a $100,000 grant from Webster. The program aims to provide financial skills and literacy to women and girls in YW programs, emphasizing economic security and self-sufficiency. The initiative highlights Webster Bank's commitment to corporate social responsibility and community empowerment. The Finance Lab is part of a broader effort to enhance financial empowerment and literacy in low- to moderate-income communities.

Webster Financial (WBS) announces dividends for its common and preferred stock. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share on common stock, payable on May 16, 2024. Additionally, dividends were declared for Series F and Series G Preferred Stock, with payments scheduled for June 15, 2024, and July 15, 2024, respectively.

Webster Financial announced first quarter 2024 EPS of $1.23, with adjusted EPS of $1.35. Net income available to common stockholders was $212.2 million. Revenue was $667.1 million, with a period end loan balance of $51.1 billion and deposit balance of $60.7 billion. Highlights include solid results, adjusted return on assets of 1.26%, and enhanced deposit franchise with Ametros acquisition.